Director

We-Collab is a strategy consulting firm that partners with mission-driven organizations to drive transformative change. Our work is rooted in systems thinking, shaped by lived experience, and designed to create measurable outcomes for underserved communities. We help clients move beyond intention—doing the deep internal work required to build external strategies that shift systems.

Simply stated, we collaborate with organizations to uncover innovative, actionable strategies resulting in real, sustained impact within the communities they serve.

For more information about our company, please visit we-collab.com.

The new Director at We-Collab will primarily be responsible for leading the execution of a key client initiative focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), specifically supporting the implementation, stakeholder engagement, and cohort management.

The Director's role will specifically involve:

• Oversight and Execution: Managing the project, including contributing organizations in its entirety.
• Support: Providing technical assistance, strategic coordination, and collaboration.
• Advisory Role: Offering guidance to HBCUs to ensure the project creates a long-term, meaningful impact.

The Director will have experience understanding a systems change journey, proficiency in strategy development, confidence in stakeholder engagement, direct prior consulting experience, and an understanding of key strategies that advance the outcomes. In order to be successful in this role, the Director must be a solutions-oriented thinker and have experience operating in a fast-paced environment. This may include, but is not limited to, additional traits such as innovation, consistency, and adaptability, with the ability to navigate a variety of motivations and competing interests, all while effectively advancing progress. 

In addition, the Director will be skilled in business development, with the ability to attend conferences, meetings, and prospective client meetings as a representative of We-Collab. 

The ideal candidate brings both depth and range, is experienced in managing high-stakes projects, advising executive leaders, and growing teams with clarity and care. This person is equally comfortable navigating the big picture and digging into the details, and brings a strong equity lens to everything they do. This includes:

• Proven leadership experience in a consulting environment
• Strong track record in managing and overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• Experience in business development, proposal writing, and cultivating relationships
• Experience with data gathering and analysis
• Competent in utilizing Excel for data management and reporting
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and human-centered work
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred

Experience or qualities that are necessary to be successful in this role include:

• Operational Excellence Driver: You thrive in building and refining systems, processes, and workflows that help teams operate efficiently without sacrificing creativity or quality. You believe structure enables innovation.
• Strategic Partner: You work in lockstep with a leadership team to translate strategic decisions into implementation. You anticipate needs, provide candid counsel, and ensure day-to-day decisions and long-term initiatives remain aligned with the leader’s vision. 
• Relationship Builder: You cultivate trust and mutual respect with clients, partners, and team members. You listen deeply, communicate transparently, and maintain strong, enduring connections that sustain collaboration.
• Results-Oriented Leader: You set ambitious yet achievable goals and hold yourself and others accountable for delivering measurable outcomes. You celebrate wins while constructively addressing challenges.

Adaptable & Resilient: You operate effectively in dynamic, fast-moving environments and are comfortable with rapid turnarounds. You adapt to evolving client priorities with ease, maintain momentum amid ambiguity, and consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure.

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $90k-$120k, commensurate with your experience. Additionally, a comprehensive benefits package will be provided: 

• Generous Holiday & PTO Structure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Fund

In addition, as a firm, we seek to create a joyful and human-centered workplace that values the human experience and fosters joy. We regularly encourage our team to bring their lived experience and whole selves to our space, and we prioritize equity, ensuring our work is meaningful and impactful for both our team members and clients.

This is an in-office role based at our We-Collab office in Houston, Texas, and will report to our Managing Director. The Director will work closely with We-Collab team members and may also work with its partners, funders, consultants, and clients across the country.